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What do Staten Islanders want to see at new North Shore Recreation Center? Updated Jan 25, 2021; Posted Jan 25, 2021 At a virtual meeting last week, borough residents offered suggestions for what they’d like to see at the new North Shore Recreation Center, which is planned to replace the beloved Tompkinsville Cromwell Recreation Center that was demolished in 2013. This 2007 file photo shows volleyball games at the former Cromwell Center. (Staten Island Advance)STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Borough residents have plenty of suggestions for what they’d like to see at the new North Shore Recreation Center, which is planned to replace the beloved Tompkinsville Cromwell Recreation Center that was demolished in 2013. ....
Staten Island Arts taps eight local artists for ‘Know Me’ exhibition Updated Jan 21, 2021; Posted Jan 21, 2021 Staten Island Arts hosts a virtual reception for Know Me, an upcoming art exhibition featuring eight local artists. Here is Exhale by Jessica L Gianna. (Courtesy of Staten Island Arts) Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Eight local artists will display their work from a social distance next month, thanks to Staten Island Arts. The organization releases its next exhibition on Thursday, Feb. 25, titled “Know Me: Eight Artists Explore Identity.” There will be a free, virtual reception for the collection from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. that evening. Artists participating in the collection are Kofi Antwi, Flint Gennari, Elvia Iannaccone Gezlev, Jessica L. Gianna, Daniel Jared Smith, Windy Nicely, Laura Pannone and Tabitha Lee Turchio. ....
City unveils efforts to support young adults amid coronavirus pandemic Updated Jan 20, 2021; Posted Jan 20, 2021 New York City has announced new initiatives to bring young adults opportunities to go to college or get a job. This file photo shows College of Staten Island graduates during a commencement ceremony prior to the coronavirus pandemic. (Staten Island Advance/ Jan Somma-Hammel) Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. New York City will work to support youth and young adults including both current students and those who are out of school and unemployed as they overcome the challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday. ....
Staten Island saw a disturbing spike in homicides this year. But why? Updated Dec 30, 2020; Posted Dec 30, 2020 Police on Staten Island had responded to 21 homicides by Dec. 28, which so far the most since 2016. (Staten Island Advance) Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. A father who shot his adult son in a domestic dispute. An unassuming mother caught in the crossfire of a gang-related feud. A couple slaughtered in what authorities indicated was a botched robbery. Police have so far responded to the most homicides on Staten Island this year since 2016, while experts on all sides of the issue have weighed in on the factors that appear to be driving the disturbing trend. ....
Process begins for affordable housing development at Stapleton waterfront site Updated Dec 19, 2020; Posted Dec 19, 2020 An aerial shot shows the Stapleton waterfront that will be part of the Bay Street Corridor neighborhood plan. (Courtesy of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development) Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. City officials began Friday to solicit proposals for an affordable housing development coming to Stapleton’s shorefront. Proposals to the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) for the 108,000-square-foot, city-owned site, which is part of the 35-acre decommissioned Navy base along Front Street, will need to include plans for 100% affordable housing, and be part of the Bay Street Corridor neighborhood plan. ....